Overview
Students develop a working knowledge of the principles and applications of fluid power in industry. They use technical fluid power terminology and representations and select and size fluid power system components, design pressure controls and circuit protection, and recommend and draw simple circuit designs. They outline measures taken to maintain circuit sustainability; develop skills to work, learn and communicate professionally, to investigate and solve problems, and clearly communicate their designs and problem solutions and their rationale for solving problems. Distance education (FLEX) students are required to have access to a computer and to make frequent use of the Internet
Details
Pre-requisites or Co-requisites
Prereq: ENAG11002 Energy & Electricity or ENEG11009 Fundamentals of Energy & Electricity or PHYS11185 Engineering Physics B
Important note: Students enrolled in a subsequent unit who failed their pre-requisite unit, should drop the subsequent unit before the census date or within 10 working days of Fail grade notification. Students who do not drop the unit in this timeframe cannot later drop the unit without academic and financial liability. See details in the Assessment Policy and Procedure (Higher Education Coursework).
Offerings For Term 1 - 2020
Attendance Requirements
All on-campus students are expected to attend scheduled classes – in some units, these classes are identified as a mandatory (pass/fail) component and attendance is compulsory. International students, on a student visa, must maintain a full time study load and meet both attendance and academic progress requirements in each study period (satisfactory attendance for International students is defined as maintaining at least an 80% attendance record).
Recommended Student Time Commitment
Each 6-credit Undergraduate unit at CQUniversity requires an overall time commitment of an average of 12.5 hours of study per week, making a total of 150 hours for the unit.
Class Timetable
Assessment Overview
Assessment Grading
This is a graded unit: your overall grade will be calculated from the marks or grades for each assessment task, based on the relative weightings shown in the table above. You must obtain an overall mark for the unit of at least 50%, or an overall grade of ‘pass’ in order to pass the unit. If any ‘pass/fail’ tasks are shown in the table above they must also be completed successfully (‘pass’ grade). You must also meet any minimum mark requirements specified for a particular assessment task, as detailed in the ‘assessment task’ section (note that in some instances, the minimum mark for a task may be greater than 50%). Consult the University’s Grades and Results Policy for more details of interim results and final grades.
All University policies are available on the CQUniversity Policy site.
You may wish to view these policies:
- Grades and Results Policy
- Assessment Policy and Procedure (Higher Education Coursework)
- Review of Grade Procedure
- Student Academic Integrity Policy and Procedure
- Monitoring Academic Progress (MAP) Policy and Procedure – Domestic Students
- Monitoring Academic Progress (MAP) Policy and Procedure – International Students
- Student Refund and Credit Balance Policy and Procedure
- Student Feedback – Compliments and Complaints Policy and Procedure
- Information and Communications Technology Acceptable Use Policy and Procedure
This list is not an exhaustive list of all University policies. The full list of University policies are available on the CQUniversity Policy site.
Feedback, Recommendations and Responses
Every unit is reviewed for enhancement each year. At the most recent review, the following staff and student feedback items were identified and recommendations were made.
Feedback from Moodle Feedback
The unit was well structured and provided the necessary knowledge to complete the assessment items.
Clear and concise study guide correlating with the textbook provided. The practice will continue.
Feedback from Moodle Feedback
Assessment return.
The return timeframe will be prioritised to avoid any clash with a subsequent assessment item.
- Explain the nature and principles of 'fluid power' and fluid power systems and describe the behaviour of common working fluids in such systems [1,2,3,4,5]
- Use and interpret technical terminology, symbols and representations used to describe fluid power systems, components and installations [1,2,3]
- Select and size fluid power circuit components to achieve circuit control objectives [3, 4, 5]
- Design suitable pressure controls to protect circuit components and to minimise energy loss. [1,3,4,5]
- Explain the factors influencing sustainable operation of fluid power systems and measures taken to maintain circuit sustainability [1,3,4,5, 8]
- Recommend suitable circuit designs for simple hydraulic and pneumatic systems [1,2,3,4,5,8]
- Design and draw simple pneumatic/hydraulic systems [1,2,3,4,5]
- Work, learn and communicate in an ethical, professional manner individually and collaboratively, using information literacy skills to investigate problems and present solutions [2, 4, 6, 9, 10]
- Solve problems and record and communicate clearly and professionally the approach used to solve problems and the reasons for adopting such approaches to problems [2, 4, 9, 10]
Bracketed numbers show Graduate Attributes below aligned with by each Learning Outcome above.
BEng Graduate Attributes
1. science and engineering
2. communicate effectively
3. technical competence
4. problem solution
5. systems approach
6. function in teams
7. social, cultural, global and environmental
8. sustainable design and development
9. professionalism and ethics
10.lifelong learning
ADEng Graduate Attributes
1. science and engineering
2. communicate effectively
3. technical support competence
4. simple problem resolution
5. standards and codes of practice
6. function as a team member
7. social, cultural, global and environmental
8. sustainable design and development
9. professionalism and ethics
10. lifelong learning
Alignment of Assessment Tasks to Learning Outcomes
| Assessment Tasks | Learning Outcomes | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | |
| 1 - Written Assessment - 30% | |||||||||
| 2 - Written Assessment - 40% | |||||||||
| 3 - Written Assessment - 30% | |||||||||
| 4 - Written Assessment - 0% | |||||||||
Alignment of Graduate Attributes to Learning Outcomes
| Graduate Attributes | Learning Outcomes | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | |
| 1 - Communication | |||||||||
| 2 - Problem Solving | |||||||||
| 3 - Critical Thinking | |||||||||
| 4 - Information Literacy | |||||||||
| 5 - Team Work | |||||||||
| 6 - Information Technology Competence | |||||||||
| 7 - Cross Cultural Competence | |||||||||
| 8 - Ethical practice | |||||||||
| 9 - Social Innovation | |||||||||
| 10 - Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Cultures | |||||||||
Alignment of Assessment Tasks to Graduate Attributes
| Assessment Tasks | Graduate Attributes | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | |
| 1 - Written Assessment - 30% | ||||||||||
| 2 - Written Assessment - 40% | ||||||||||
| 3 - Written Assessment - 30% | ||||||||||
| 4 - Written Assessment - 0% | ||||||||||
Textbooks
Fluid Power with Applications
7th edn (New International Edition) (2014)
Authors: Anthony Esposito
Pearson
Upper Saddle River Upper Saddle River , NJ , Australia
ISBN: 9781292023878
Binding: Paperback
Introduction to Fluid Power
Edition: 1st edn (2001)
Authors: James Johnson
Delmar Cengage Learning
Clifton Park Clifton Park , NY , USA
ISBN: 9780766823655
Binding: Hardcover
Additional Textbook Information
Paper copies can be purchased from the CQUni Bookshop here: http://bookshop.cqu.edu.au (search on the Unit code)
IT Resources
- CQUniversity Student Email
- Internet
- Unit Website (Moodle)
- Hardware to access audio-visual clips
All submissions for this unit must use the referencing style: Harvard (author-date)
For further information, see the Assessment Tasks.
a.mazid@cqu.edu.au
Module/Topic
Chapter
Events and Submissions/Topic
No tutorial
Module/Topic
Chapter
Events and Submissions/Topic
Tutorial on Fluid Properties via Zoom
Module/Topic
Chapter
7
Events and Submissions/Topic
Tutorial on Hydraulic Pumps via Zoom
Module/Topic
Chapter
6
Events and Submissions/Topic
Tutorial on Hydraulic Motors via Zoom
Module/Topic
Chapter
8
Events and Submissions/Topic
Tutorial on Actuator Selection via Zoom.
Assignment One Due: Week 5 Friday (10 Apr 2020) 11:45 pm AEST
Module/Topic
Chapter
Events and Submissions/Topic
Revisit all learning materials delivered during Weeks 1 to 5. Consultation on request via Zoom.
Module/Topic
Chapter
9 and 14
Events and Submissions/Topic
Tutorial on design and working principles of valves via Zoom.
Module/Topic
Electric Circuits in Fluid Control Systems
Chapter
15
Events and Submissions/Topic
Tutorial on Fluid Control Circuit Design via Zoom.
Module/Topic
Pneumatic Control Elements
Chapter
14 and Handout
Events and Submissions/Topic
Tutorial and exercises on Integrated Electric-Fluid Control Circuits via Zoom.
Module/Topic
Pneumatic Logic Elements
Chapter
16 and Handout
Events and Submissions/Topic
Tutorial on design and working principles of Pneumatic Control Elements via Zoom.
Assignment Two Due: Week 9 Friday (15 May 2020) 11:45 pm AEST
Module/Topic
PLC Architecture and Programming
Chapter
Events and Submissions/Topic
Tutorial on design and working principles of Pneumatic Logic Elements via Zoom.
Module/Topic
Pneumatic Sensors
Chapter
Events and Submissions/Topic
Tutorial on examples of PLC programs for Pneumatic Control Systems via Zoom.
Module/Topic
Maintenance of Fluid Systems
Chapter
12
Events and Submissions/Topic
Tutorial on design and working principles of Pneumatic Sensors via Zoom.
Assignment Three Due: Week 12 Friday (5 June 2020) 11:45 pm AEST
Workbook Due: Week 12 Friday (5 June 2020) 11:45 pm AEST
Module/Topic
Chapter
Events and Submissions/Topic
Module/Topic
Chapter
Events and Submissions/Topic
Residential School for two days has been proposed and waiting for approval. Once it is approved students will be informed and the Unit Profile will be amended. Students are supposed to attend a Residential School for two days on Melbourne Campus. Main activities in Residential School are performing 6 Lab experiments on hydraulic and fluid control. Students will gain essential hands-on skills in industrial control and automation systems.
Accordingly Assessment items also will be amended and adjusted.
1 Written Assessment
Assignment 1 involves problem solving and analysis of hydraulic drive and control systems of industrial machines. This assignment covers learning materials for Weeks 1 to 4. This may involve fluid system circuit design for a selected industrial automated or semi-automated machine.
Week 5 Friday (10 Apr 2020) 11:45 pm AEST
Week 7 Monday (27 Apr 2020)
Each question in this assignment will be assessed separately for the criterion accuracy and correct results.
20% of the total marks for this assignment are based on accuracy and correct results, including:
- Correct application of maths and arithmetic
- Accuracy and quality of hydraulic circuit
- Answers clearly identified
- Correct results
In addition, the assignment, as a whole, will be assessed against the following criteria:
Evidence of correct procedures (40% of the total marks for the assignment)
- All necessary steps in analysis are present on correct order
- Clear presentation of mathematical and arithmetical working linking given details of the problem to the results obtained.
Evidence of understanding of the topic (30% of the total marks for the assignment)
- Explanation of choices made in the analysis
- Interpretation of results, eg limitations etc, if any.
Professional presentation (10% of the total marks for the assignment)
- The problem is clearly identified
- Clear statement of each problem and its details and requirements
- Logical layout of analysis
- Appropriate use of diagrams and ISO standard, units, neatness of diagrams
- Correct use of terminology and conventions
- Explain the nature and principles of 'fluid power' and fluid power systems and describe the behaviour of common working fluids in such systems [1,2,3,4,5]
- Use and interpret technical terminology, symbols and representations used to describe fluid power systems, components and installations [1,2,3]
- Select and size fluid power circuit components to achieve circuit control objectives [3, 4, 5]
- Work, learn and communicate in an ethical, professional manner individually and collaboratively, using information literacy skills to investigate problems and present solutions [2, 4, 6, 9, 10]
- Solve problems and record and communicate clearly and professionally the approach used to solve problems and the reasons for adopting such approaches to problems [2, 4, 9, 10]
- Communication
- Problem Solving
- Critical Thinking
- Information Literacy
- Information Technology Competence
- Ethical practice
2 Written Assessment
The assignment covers the weekly topics 5-8. The assignment tasks and questions will be uploaded on the course website by the end of week 5. In this assessment item, students are required to answer problem solving and numerical questions. Hydraulic / pneumatic circuit design for an industrial machine may be other part of this assignment.
Week 9 Friday (15 May 2020) 11:45 pm AEST
Week 11 Friday (29 May 2020)
Each question in this assignment will be assessed separately for the criterion accuracy and correct results.
20% of the total marks for this assignment are based on accuracy and correct results, including:
- Correct application of maths and arithmetic
- Presenting functional and accurate control circuit for automated or semi-automated industrial machine
- Answers clearly identified
- Use of relevant ISO standard
- Correct results
In addition, the assignment, as a whole, will be assessed against the following criteria:
Evidence of correct procedures (40% of the total marks for the assignment)
- All necessary steps in analysis are present on correct order
- Clear presentation of mathematical and arithmetical working linking given details of the problem to the results obtained.
Evidence of understanding of the topic (30% of the total marks for the assignment)
- Explanation of choices made in the analysis
- Interpretation of results, eg limitations etc, if any.
Professional presentation (10% of the total marks for the assignment)
- The problem is clearly identified
- Clear statement of each problem and its details and requirements
- Logical layout of analysis
- Appropriate use of diagrams, units, clear diagrams
- Correct use of terminology, ISO symbols and conventions
- Select and size fluid power circuit components to achieve circuit control objectives [3, 4, 5]
- Design suitable pressure controls to protect circuit components and to minimise energy loss. [1,3,4,5]
- Explain the factors influencing sustainable operation of fluid power systems and measures taken to maintain circuit sustainability [1,3,4,5, 8]
- Work, learn and communicate in an ethical, professional manner individually and collaboratively, using information literacy skills to investigate problems and present solutions [2, 4, 6, 9, 10]
- Solve problems and record and communicate clearly and professionally the approach used to solve problems and the reasons for adopting such approaches to problems [2, 4, 9, 10]
- Communication
- Problem Solving
- Critical Thinking
- Information Literacy
- Information Technology Competence
- Ethical practice
3 Written Assessment
The assignment covers the weekly topics 9-11. The assignment tasks and questions will be uploaded on the course website by the end of week 9. In this assessment item, students are required to answer problem solving and numerical questions. Fluid control circuit for automated or semi-automated industrial machine may be another portion of the assignment.
Week 12 Friday (5 June 2020) 11:45 pm AEST
Review/Exam Week Friday (12 June 2020)
Each question in this assignment will be assessed separately for the criterion accuracy and correct results.
20% of the total marks for this assignment are based on accuracy and correct results, including:
- Correct application of maths and arithmetic
- Answers clearly identified
- Effectiveness and functional fluid control circuit including PLC program
- Correct results
In addition, the assignment, as a whole, will be assessed against the following criteria:
Evidence of correct procedures (40% of the total marks for the assignment)
- All necessary steps in analysis are present on correct order
- Clear presentation of mathematical and arithmetical working linking given details of the problem to the results obtained.
Evidence of understanding of the topic (30% of the total marks for the assignment)
- Explanation of choices made in the analysis
- Interpretation of results, eg limitations etc, if any.
Professional presentation (10% of the total marks for the assignment)
- The problem is clearly identified
- Clear statement of each problem and its details and requirements
- Logical layout of analysis
- Appropriate use of diagrams, units, clear diagrams using ISO symbols
- Correct use of terminology and conventions
- Explain the factors influencing sustainable operation of fluid power systems and measures taken to maintain circuit sustainability [1,3,4,5, 8]
- Recommend suitable circuit designs for simple hydraulic and pneumatic systems [1,2,3,4,5,8]
- Design and draw simple pneumatic/hydraulic systems [1,2,3,4,5]
- Work, learn and communicate in an ethical, professional manner individually and collaboratively, using information literacy skills to investigate problems and present solutions [2, 4, 6, 9, 10]
- Solve problems and record and communicate clearly and professionally the approach used to solve problems and the reasons for adopting such approaches to problems [2, 4, 9, 10]
- Communication
- Problem Solving
- Critical Thinking
- Information Literacy
- Information Technology Competence
- Ethical practice
4 Written Assessment
The Workbook provides a record or detailed diary of each individual student’s study and learning activities throughout the course and should include all individual work carried out. Preparation of a Workbook should be understood as good study technique. It also provides evidence that students have adequately studied the whole course and achieved course learning outcomes. Each entry should be dated, pages should be numbered and show your name or initials. It should be prepared week by week, not at the end of term. Show rough attempts at problems including failures and fixes, brainstorming, draft notes and developing ideas. In the Workbook students should record:
- study notes taken while studying textbooks and course resources
- study notes taken during lectures and/or workshops
- personal study summaries of key concepts
- notes, sketches/ drawings or mind-maps
- planning and preparation for team/project tasks
- planning and preparation for online course discussions
- workbook practice tasks you are asked to complete in the Course Website
- initial attempts at set tutorial tasks
- initial attempts at assignment tasks
- preparation for class tests or exams.
Week 12 Friday (5 June 2020) 11:45 pm AEST
Exam Week Friday (19 June 2020)
Workbook questions will be set for each topic and will be available on the Course Website. If students have difficulty with Workbook questions, they should seek assistance. All questions must be successfully completed in the workbook and responses must show sufficient working and explanation to allow step-by-step checking by the marker. At least 50% of the questions must be completed to achieve a passing grade. A question will be deemed to have been completed if the student has shown correct procedure and sound understanding of the work. All calculations should be justified with reference to the text or relevant Standards and Codes.
- Explain the nature and principles of 'fluid power' and fluid power systems and describe the behaviour of common working fluids in such systems [1,2,3,4,5]
- Use and interpret technical terminology, symbols and representations used to describe fluid power systems, components and installations [1,2,3]
- Select and size fluid power circuit components to achieve circuit control objectives [3, 4, 5]
- Design suitable pressure controls to protect circuit components and to minimise energy loss. [1,3,4,5]
- Explain the factors influencing sustainable operation of fluid power systems and measures taken to maintain circuit sustainability [1,3,4,5, 8]
- Recommend suitable circuit designs for simple hydraulic and pneumatic systems [1,2,3,4,5,8]
- Design and draw simple pneumatic/hydraulic systems [1,2,3,4,5]
- Work, learn and communicate in an ethical, professional manner individually and collaboratively, using information literacy skills to investigate problems and present solutions [2, 4, 6, 9, 10]
- Solve problems and record and communicate clearly and professionally the approach used to solve problems and the reasons for adopting such approaches to problems [2, 4, 9, 10]
- Communication
- Problem Solving
- Critical Thinking
- Information Literacy
- Information Technology Competence
- Ethical practice
As a CQUniversity student you are expected to act honestly in all aspects of your academic work.
Any assessable work undertaken or submitted for review or assessment must be your own work. Assessable work is any type of work you do to meet the assessment requirements in the unit, including draft work submitted for review and feedback and final work to be assessed.
When you use the ideas, words or data of others in your assessment, you must thoroughly and clearly acknowledge the source of this information by using the correct referencing style for your unit. Using others’ work without proper acknowledgement may be considered a form of intellectual dishonesty.
Participating honestly, respectfully, responsibly, and fairly in your university study ensures the CQUniversity qualification you earn will be valued as a true indication of your individual academic achievement and will continue to receive the respect and recognition it deserves.
As a student, you are responsible for reading and following CQUniversity’s policies, including the Student Academic Integrity Policy and Procedure. This policy sets out CQUniversity’s expectations of you to act with integrity, examples of academic integrity breaches to avoid, the processes used to address alleged breaches of academic integrity, and potential penalties.
What is a breach of academic integrity?
A breach of academic integrity includes but is not limited to plagiarism, self-plagiarism, collusion, cheating, contract cheating, and academic misconduct. The Student Academic Integrity Policy and Procedure defines what these terms mean and gives examples.
Why is academic integrity important?
A breach of academic integrity may result in one or more penalties, including suspension or even expulsion from the University. It can also have negative implications for student visas and future enrolment at CQUniversity or elsewhere. Students who engage in contract cheating also risk being blackmailed by contract cheating services.
Where can I get assistance?
For academic advice and guidance, the Academic Learning Centre (ALC) can support you in becoming confident in completing assessments with integrity and of high standard.
What can you do to act with integrity?
